A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8030214 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 77220919 epoch_slot_no: 152119 block_no: 8030037 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 20290 time: 2022-11-18 16:00:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9733c7d6188c84fa44c96c45b65625ea18a0928ef344692d5d048e85131ccacBlock Operator
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